Craftsman 358.796350 Instruction Manual page 3

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Safety Boots
Glasses
_lk WARNING:
Bladescan throw objects violently
• You can be blinded or injured.
• Wear safety glasses.
_lk WARNING:
Hazard zone for thrown objects
• Blades can throw objects violently.
• Others can be blinded or injured.
• Keep people and animals 30 feet
(10 m) away.
xE !aCeSntm°' 9 mome ar,,ilJ A llow blades tostop _Ik WARN ING:
before removing Blades move momentarily after the
taiftoeqretrhes Jthem from the cut. trigger is released.
_ed. _ _ • The blades can seriously cut you or
_ n
__ • _,llhoew_Sl_lades to stop before
removing them from the cut.
• Keep children, bystanders, and ani-
mals away from work area a mini-
mum of 30 feet (10 meters) when
starting or operating unit.
If situations occur which are not cov-
ered in this manual, use care and good
judgment. If you need assistance, con*
tact your Sears Service Center or call
the Customer Assistance Helpline at
1-800-235-5878.
HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION
• Eliminate all sources of sparks or
flame (including smoking, open
flames, or work that can cause
sparks) in the areas where fuel is
mixed, poured, or stored.
• Mix and pour fuel in an outdoor area;
store fuel in a cool, dry, well ventilated
place; use an approved, marked con-
tainer for all fuel purposes.
• Do not smoke while handling fuel or
while operating the unit.
• Do not fill fuel tank while engine is
running.
• Make sure the unit is properly as-
sembled and in good operating con-
dition.
• Avoid spilling fuel or oil. Wipe up fuel
spills before starting the engine.
• Move at least 10 feet (3 meters)
away from fuel and fueling site before
starting engine.
• Always store gasoline in a container
approved for flammable liquids.
OPERATE YOUR UNIT SAFELY
,_IkDANGER: RISK OF CUT; KEEP
HANDS AWAY FROM BLADE - Blade
moves momentarily after the trigger is
released. Do not attempt to clear away
cut material when the blade is in mo-
tion. Make sure the ON/OFF switch is in
the OFF position, the spark plug wire is
disconnected, and the blade has
stopped moving before removing
jammed material from the cutting
blade. Do not grab or hold the unit by
the cutting blade.
• Inspect unit before each use for
worn, loose, missing, or damaged
parts. Do not use until unit is in
proper working order.
• Keep outside surfaces free from oil
and fuel.
• Never start or run engine inside a
closed room or building. Breathing
exhaust fumes can kill.
• Avoid dangerous environments. Do
not use in unventilated areas or
where explosive vapors or carbon
monoxide build up could be present.
• Do not overreach or use from unsta*
ble surfaces such as ladders, trees,
steep slopes, rooftops, etc. Keep firm
footing and balance at all times.
• Do not raise unit above your shoul-
ders; the cutting blade can come
dangerously close to your body.
• Always keep unit in front of your body.
Keep all parts of your body away from
the cutting blade.
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